It's Fat Tuesday, meaning Mardi Graaaaaaaas is Here

So today marks the 172nd year where Mardi Gras has been celebrated and don't bother calling any businesses that are located in Lousisianna, because this is their holiday and are closed. School, banks and any other business wanting to celebrate the holiday, shut their doors today. This means you can eat and drink all you want all day today and get "fat". Literally. Drink, sing and be merry. The celebration started on January 6th and the parade on Fat Tuesday marks the end of the celebration.

The celebration of Mardi Gras-Mardi meaning Tuesday and Gras meaning Fat, Gives everyone the excuse to party hardy. Today is a great day to cook some of the most wonderful dishes that Mardi Gras brings to the table or in this case, your own table.

Make a King Cake today and don't forget the little babies and the purple (meaning justice); green (meaning faith); gold (meaning power), sprinkles on the top.

The little babies signify a new birth. If you get the baby in your piece of cake, you will be blessed with child soon.

"Throw me somethin'! Mister! Even if it's a Moon Pie!"

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